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How much does wheel type affect range? Stunning results of Model Y Performance test
For a City Slicker, bigger tyres on a Model Y Performance are fine. If you plan on long distance driving, the energy wasted may be an issue.
Ford Ranger luddite blocks 3 Tesla Superchargers, risks hefty fine
Driver of a Ford Ranger diesel ute has been caught blocking 3 Tesla Superchargers, risking a hefty fine for "ICEing"
Watt unveils range of light electric truck prototypes on single platform
The eCV1 3.5t and 4.25t light commercial vehicle range, with cues from Tesla semi, has been shown for the first time in the UK.
EV advocates rail against hydrogen highways and used EV import bans
AEVA criticises inclusion of ‘hydrogen highways’ in the National Electric Vehicle Strategy as outdated and inefficient. It also calls for EV import regulation changes.
WA to make 130 electric buses in belated switch away from diesel
WA government will build 130 electric buses after conceding that electric buses are the "future", just three years after massive commitment to diesel vehicles
California surpasses 1.5 million EV sales, well ahead of 2025 target
California reaches 1.5 million EV target two years ahead of schedule as electric cars grab 21 pct share of new car market.
Northvolt and Scania unveil 1.5-million-kilometre electric truck battery
Scania and Northvolt develop battery cell for use in electric trucks boasts a lifetime of 1.5 million kilometres – equivalent to a truck’s entire lifespan.
Tesla slashes costs of 4680 battery technology as it readies for Cybertruck
Tesla says it's on track with development of its 4680 battery cells and structural battery pack concept, and is already achieved big cost savings this year.
Tesla overtakes Audi in global car sales, on track to beat BMW and Mercedes
Electric carmaker Tesla has overtaken Audi in global car sales in the first quarter of 2023 and is on track to pass BMW and Mercedes later this year.